CSE Chairperson

The Utica City School District’s mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The district’s vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

About the Utica City School District:

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi- cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools: Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District’s greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

Elementary - The District’s elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School - The focus at the District’s middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level, with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science, technology, engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

High School - Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the District’s vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming, a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University’s Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctor’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), music, art and drama programs, along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics, offer additional avenues to showcase students’ talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• New York State Certification as School Administrator/Supervisor and/or School District Administrator
• Master’s Degree in School Administration or equivalent
• Three (3) to five (5) years of Administrative experience preferred
• Five (5) years of successful working experience in CSE/Team capacity
• Excellent communications skills
• Aforementioned experience and/or requirements will be at the discretion of the Administrator for Special Education Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures that each CSE referral is justified with pre-referral strategies implemented and assessed
• Schedules meetings in compliance with timelines, staffing and due process requirements
• Conduct/hear student cases regarding new referrals, program reviews, annual reviews and triennial reviews
• Conduct Manifestation Determinations in conjunction with Superintendent Hearings related to discipline violations
• Record minutes and document the results of CSE Meeting in a timely fashion
• Communicates with advocacy groups, lawyers, mental health agencies and out-of-district schools and staff
• Works with district staff to ensure that IEP’s are implemented, testing completed and progress monitored
• Communicate Special Education policies, procedures and mandates to parents and professional staff
• Assume responsibility for other assignments as indicated by the Administrator for Special Education Services or Superintendent.

12-month position